F601h

FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual

Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending F601S, F601HS

BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER Owner's Manual ACCESSORIES FRONT AIR DIRECTOR Simple to attach, allowing air to be directed forward.

HOSE KIT Easily attached hose and nozzle for hard to reach places.

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CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/ SOUND AND VIBRATION_________________

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INSTRUCTION LABELS

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PACKING CHECKLIST

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ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING _ ______________________ ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

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PARTS LIST

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FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual Specifications

F601S

F601HS

Engine: HP

6.0 HP (4.7kW)

6.0 HP (4.7kW)

Engine: Model

SP170DP0166

GS190AQBA

Engine: Type

SUBARU

HONDA

3.8 qt.(3.6 L)

1.9 qt. (1.8 L)

0.63 qt.(0.60 L)

0.63 qt. (0.6L)

76# (34.5 kg)

76# (34.5 kg)

Overall Length:

43.5"(1.1m)

43.5"(1.1m)

Overall Width

22” (0.56m)

22” (0.56m)

Overall Height

45" (1.14m)

45" (1.14m)

Engine: Fuel Capacity Engine: Oil Capacity Total Unit Weight:

Max operating slope

20

o

20

o

In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards

105dB(a) @3600 rpm

105dB(a) @3600 rpm

Sound at Operator’s ears

89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm

89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm

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Vibration at operator position

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1.02 g (10.1 m/s )

1.02 g (10.1 m/s )

SOUND SOUND LEVEL 89 Db(a) at Operators Position 105 Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 8-32007 under the conditions listed below.

Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.

General Conditions: Temperature: Wind Speed: Wind Direction: Humidity: Barometric Pressure:

Sunny 87.8oF (31.1oC) 1.8 mph (2.8kph) East South east 61.5% 30.1Hg (101.98kpa)

VIBRATION DATA VIBRATION LEVEL 1.02g (10.1m/s2) Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 9-20-07 under the conditions listed below.

General Conditions: Temperature: Wind Speed: Wind Direction: Humidity: Barometric Pressure: Part No 441242

Sunny 86.5oF (30.3oC) 8 mph (13 kph) South Southwest 49.8% 30.1Hg (101.94kpa)

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INSTRUCTION LABELS

The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® FORCE Blower. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.

LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL P/N 100252 ITEM #35 P/N890301

LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING ITEM#36 P/N890254

DANGER FLYING DEBRIS ITEM # 37 P/N 810736

LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL ITEM # 34 P/N 400268

ENGINE LABELS

SUBARU

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PACKING CHECKLIST These items should be included in your carton. If any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.

Your BILLY GOAT ® FORCE Blower was shipped in one carton, completely assembled except for the Upper Handle Assembly and Front Diverter. Mounting hardware for the Upper Handle Assembly can be found on the lower handle.

READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.

TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-441242, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N100294, Declaration of Conformity P/N-440022

Boxing Parts Checklist Handle Upper Assembly Item #24 P/N-441157 Parts Bag & Literature Assy P/N-441160 Subaru 6 Honda 6

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ASSEMBLY 1.Follow the steps in figures A and B, then securely tighten all hardware shown.

2.Connect spark plug wire.

Figure A

Figure B

The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower can be found on the lower handle. Install upper handle (item 24), to preassembled lower handles (item 25 & 26) by sliding the upper over and down the inside of the lower handle. Using bolt (item #12), washers (item #10) & lock nut (item #11) to install upper handle to lower handle.

Finish installing the other side of the upper handle assembly using screw and lock nut provided. The Aimand-Shoot TM is not attached, you will need to unroll the cable and attach the ball end to the lever and seat the cable end into the hole on the saddle clamp, with the cable running through the slot. To keep the cable from being damaged use three ty-wraps (item 61) to secure it to the handle, as shown making sure that the cable is not rubbing against the tire.

Attach the front tire using the hardware located on the front wheel bracket. Use a block to raise the front end of the unit off the ground. Insert the wheel spacer (item 17) into the wheel and place in between the bracket. Finally insert the bolt (item 20) through the bracket, wheel, and spacer and secure with the nut (item 27)

Two ½” open ended wrenches

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FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual BLOWING OPERATION Your Billy Goat Force blower is equipped with an air director cone and the patented Aim-N-Shoot TM control lever to allow the operator to direct the air stream up or down as required to assist in moving debris. This feature is extremely useful when debris has piled up to the point that it cannot be blown any farther. The air stream can be directed upward to blow the top of the debris pile over and allow the operator to continue moving more debris farther.

ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR To adjust air direction, squeeze Aim-N-ShootTM control lever. When you want to blow debris at the same angle for an extended period, choose a suitable position and use the finger controlled push button lock to lock the cone in position.

For operations that do not require the use of the Aim-N-ShootTM feature the manual adjustment knob, pictured below, can be used to permanently lock the cone into position. NOTE: be sure to release the knob when returning to using the AimN-ShootTM. DO NOT position director cone to where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles or other objects in vicinity. Flying debris may damage, harm, or cause injury to people or objects in air flow range.

Manual Adjustment knob

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation

Inspect for worn or damaged parts.

Every Use

Daily or Every 5 Hours

Every 25 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Every 100-150 Hours

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Check for excessive vibration

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Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage 

Inspect for loose parts.

IMPELLER REMOVAL 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.

2. Remove housing front cover, by removing (10) screws, around outside of front cover and the exhaust knob (22) and nut(14) 3. Remove impeller bolt (item #29), lock washer (item #7) and washer (item #28).

4. DO NOT pry on impeller. Pull on center hub area only of impeller. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 6).

5. If the impeller does not loosen, use a pry bar against the back of the hub and the plate and apply pressure to separate the impeller from the shaft. DO NOT use the pry bar to apply pressure to any plastic part such as the impeller or the main housing. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.

6. Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal.

7. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt (see parts list on page 10 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications).

TIRE AIR PRESSURE Check at regular intervals and maintain.

Rear Tires - 20 Psi (137 kPa).

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FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Abnormal vibration.

Engine will not start.

Engine is locked, will not pull over.

Aim-N-Shoot TM lever sticking

Possible Cause · Loose or out of balance impeller. · Debris in impeller. · Loose engine.

Solution · Check impeller and replace if required. · Clear debris with compressed air or a backpack blower (see below pictures).* · Check engine.

· Engine not in full choke position. · Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline.

· Check choke position. · Check gasoline.

· Spark Plug wire disconnected. · Gas valve off. · Dirty air cleaner.

· Connect spark plug wire. · Turn on gas valve. · Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a qualified service person. · Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems. · Clean debis · Apply silicone based lubricant to pivot points · Loosen manual adjustment knob · Loosen nut

· Engine problem. · Debris stuck around cone · Cone adjustment knob too tight · Adaptor mount nut (item 43) too tight

*Using compressed air, or a Backpack blower, you can loosen or free debris easily from the impeller and housing, which can cause wear and tear on the machine. You can manually remove debris by taking off the front housing. Note: Always disconnect the sparkplug when servicing.

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FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

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PARTS LIST ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ENGINE 6 HP HORZ SUBARU ENGINE 6 HP HONDA 2 BASE ENGINE WA 3 SCREW PLASTITE #8-16 X 3/4" HWH 4 PLATE REINFORCE HOUSING 5 HOUSING FRONT MOLDED 6 HOUSING BACK MOLDED 7 WASHER LOCK 5/16 ST MED 8 SCREW CAP 5/16-24 X 1" GR. 5 ZP 9 ROD HAND STOP 10 WASHER 5/16 FLATWASHER Z/P 11 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5/16-18 12 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X 1.75 ZP 13 SCREW PLASTITE 1/4-10 X 3/4 HWH 14 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 LT WT TH ZP 15 RING RETAINING 3/4 16 WHEEL 8" X 0.5 17 SPACER FRONT AXLE 18 WHEEL ASSY 10" 19 FRONT WHEEL BRACKET 20 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 X 3 3/4 HCS ZP 21 WASHER W/BOLT WA 22 KNOB 5/16-18 X 5/8 FLUTED 23 WASHER EXTENSION 24 HANDLE UPPER 25 HANDLE LOWER LH 26 HANDLE LOWER RH 27 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 LT WT THIN ZP 28 WASHER 1.125 OD X 0.344 ID X 10 GA. 29 SCREWCAP 5/16-24 X 1 1/2 GR 8 24-28 Ft. lbs. (33-38 N.m.)

30 DIRECTOR CONE 3.5" 31 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 32 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 16" 33 LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR 34 LABEL WARNING FUEL EN/SP 35 LABEL READ 36 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 37 LABEL DANGER FLYING DEBRIS 38 GRIP 1" ID x 13" 39 LABEL LOGO SMALL FRAME 40 Key 3/16" SQ x 1 3/4 43 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 HEX ZP 44 HANDLE DIVERTER FORCE 45 PIN LATCH DIVERTER 46 SPRING COMPRESSION 0.281 X 0.88 47 RING RETAINING .122 DIA 48 SADDLE LOWER DIVERTER 49 PLATE LOCK DIVERTER 50 SCREW PLASTITE #6-19 X 5/8" 51 SADDLE UPPER DIVERTER 52 SCREW PLASTITE #10-14 X 1" 53 PIN PIVOT DIVERTER CONTROL 54 RING RETAINING 5/16 55 CABLE ASSY 56 DIVERTER PIVOT ADAPTOR 57 SPRING EXTENSION 0.468 X 5.25 58 PIN CLEVIS 1/4 X 3/4 59 .051 X 3/4" HITCH PIN CLIP 60 ADAPTOR MOUNT WA 61 TY-WRAP 62 LABEL VIBRATION WARNING 63 FORCE WHEEL BEARING .751 ID 64 ELASTIC LOOP BLACK 5.5" 65 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 X 1 1/4" HCS ZP 66 FENDER WASHER 5/16 67 WASHER 1/4" SAE 68 SCREWCAP 1/4"-20 1 1/2" HCS ZP 69 SCREWCAP #10-24 X 1 1/4" HWH ZP 70 WASHER #10 SAE 71 NUT LOCK LT #10 - 24 HEX 72 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 2 WAY 75 LABEL MADE IN U.S.A.

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F601S F601HS PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. 350307 1 441199 1 441151-S 1 441151-S 1 441155 10 441155 10 441102 2 441102 2 441101-1-S 1 441101-1-S 1 441101-2 1 441101-2 1 8177011 5 8177011 5 400164 4 400164 4 441154 1 441154 1 8171003 14 8171003 14 8160002 6 8160002 6 8041031 2 8041031 2 840082 4 840082 4 8161041 1 8161041 1 850230 2 850230 2 441123 1 441123 1 441162 1 441162 1 400295 2 400295 2 441122 1 441122 1 8041061 1 8041061 1 441156 1 441156 1 400339 1 400339 1 810652 1 810652 1 441157-S 1 441157-S 1 441158 1 441158 1 441159 1 441159 1 8161042 1 8161042 1 441150 1 441150 1 830135 1 830135 1 441120-01 1 441120-01 1 8041034 4 8041034 4 441202-S 1 441202-S 1 100252 1 100252 1 100261 1 100261 1 890301 1 890301 1 890254 1 890254 1 810736 1 810736 1 400570 2 400570 2 441234 1 441234 1 9201084 1 9201084 1 8160001 4 8160001 4 440119 1 440119 1 440118 1 440118 1 440129 1 440129 1 440125 1 440125 1 440115 1 440115 1 440116 1 440116 1 440132 1 440132 1 440114 1 440114 1 440126 2 440126 2 440123 1 440123 1 430327 1 430327 1 441163 1 441163 1 440121 1 440121 1 440130 1 440130 1 440124 1 440124 1 440193 1 440193 1 440122 1 440122 1 900407 3 900407 3 440191 1 440191 1 440055 2 440055 2 100267 1 100267 1 8041007 2 8041007 2 8172020 4 8172020 4 8172007 4 8172007 4 8041008 2 8041008 2 8059140 1 8059140 1 8172005 2 8172005 2 8164005 1 8164005 1 8142004 1 8142004 1 520116 1 520116 1

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